Home > TMC Guide To.. > Travel > TMC’s Guide to Dubai Post author By The Mum Club Post date 4 January 2024 TMC’s Guide to Dubai The Mum Club4 January 2024 Thinking about visiting Dubai? But no idea where to stay, eat or drink? Who better to show you around than one of our local The Mum Club hosts. Find out the best things to do in Dubai right now. The Best Things to Do in Dubai by Franchise Owner, Jo Hartley & Jessy Griffiths Where to Stay Best Family Friendly Hotel: Le Royal Meridian “In the heart of Dubai Marina this hotel is great for all the family. With a private beach, swimming, lap pool, children’s pool AND waterpark. The hotel boasts complete luxury, making it perfect for a family vacation.” Book Now Best Hotel for Couples: The One & Only Royal Mirage “The ultimate in luxury hotels and complete indulgence. The interior is royalty worthy and the whole place oozes opulence.” Book Now Best Hotel Overall: Atlantis “Dubai’s most iconic resort, it has everything you could want under the same roof. Countless world class restaurants, aquarium, beach, pools and of course the world’s largest waterpark.” Book Now Where to Eat Best for Dinner with the Kids: Wavehouse “This is a great spot for a casual family outing within Atlantis. A one-stop-shop for family fun and entertainment with a bowling ally, arcade games, a surf machine and a soft play for the little ones.” Find Out More Best for Views of the Burj Khalifa and the Dancing Fountains: Karma Kafe “Best dinner views in Dubai with delicious Asian cuisine.” Find Out More Best for Authentic Arabic Cuisine: Arabian Tea House “This is a must visit, the flat breads alone are worth the journey.” Find Out More Dinner with the Girls: En Fuego “Lively, fun and energetic. Exactly what you want when you’re out for a fun evening with the girls.” Find Out More Best Coffee Spot: Nightjar “Coffee fans, don’t miss this one. A super cool industrial interior, house music and a regular DJ, I promise you’ll have a great experience whilst getting your caffeine boost. We’d recommend trying the nitro brew on tap.” Find Out More Best for a Sunset Dinner: The Beach House, Anantara “I love this because the kids can play on the sand whilst you have a relaxed dinner with great sunset views.” Find Out More Best Saturday Brunch Spot with the Family: FamilyFest at Bluewaters Beach Hotel “Everything you want from a fun family lunch out. The most incredible selection of food with extensive entertainment for the kids including magic shows, face painting, slime making and crafts.” Find out More Where to Relax Best Adult Only Beach Club: Twiggy by La Cantine “Mediterranean beach club, with super cool vibes. You’ll want to hangout here again and again.” Find Out More Best Place for Beauty Treatments: Blended Wellness “Come here for your beauty and aesthetics treatments. They stock the cutest beach wear items and accessories and host wellness classes including, Pilates, breath-work and meditation with the coolest salt cave which rests and calms you.” Find Out More What to Do Take a Walk: Kite Beach “This place comes to life at night with countless street food vans, kilometres of walking track and when the winds up there is an impressive display of kite surfers.” Find Out More Go to the Zoo: The Green Planet “A fully immersive indoor rainforest that actually has an hourly thunderstorm! Lots of beautiful exotic animals and flora to explore.” Find Out More Visit a Theme Park: IMG World of Adventure “Dubai’s best indoor theme park with 4 adventure zones including, marvel, cartoon network, IMG boulevard and the lost valley. There’s something for every age and there is even massage seats for a little mid-day relax and recharge.” Find Out More Visit a Museum: Museum of the Future “A gateway to a future world, you’ll be blown away with immersive theatre, themed attractions and exhibition that you can explore and interact with.” Find Out More TMC Dubai Breakfast Club “If you want to meet local, likeminded mums friends on your trip why not attend a TMC Breakfast club.” Book Here Best for Sightseeing: Burg Khalifa and the Dancing Fountains “A must see captivating water, music and light spectacle in Downtown Dubai.” Find Out More Best for Shopping: Dubai Hills Mall “With the many malls Dubai has to offer, this one is our fave. It has an expansive selection of fashion, accessories, home and family friendly attractions. Plenty of parking and a pleasant atmosphere.” Find Out More Best Family Day Out: Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark “The world’s largest waterpark. It has rides to suit all thrill seeking levels and numerous infant and toddler pools. It’s worth getting the fast pass to avoid the long queues.” Find Out More Must See: The Desert “You can choose a number of ways to experience the desert, but we love visiting the Sonara Camp for a great dining experience with entertainment and an options to partake in like drumming, sandboarding and archery.” Find Out More Make a Trip to: Hatta “An incredible escape to nature with the most breath-taking mountain views. Located 130km from Dubai there is a vast array of activities you can do here like kayaking the turquoise waters of Hatta Dam, cycling the extensive mountain bike tracks, hiking, zorbing, zip lining and even horse riding.” Find Out More Go to: The Spice Souk “This is a traditional market in Dubai, its colourful and aromatic but it’s not for the faint hearted. Be prepared to haggle and barter, the shopkeepers can be intense, and we’d advise to cover up and go in a group.” Find Out More Top Tip Best Time of the Year to Visit Dubai “October to April is the best time to visit for the most enjoyable temperatures that are perfect for sightseeing, sun bathing and long days enjoying the waterparks and beaches.” The Mum Club4 January 2024 ← Reviewed By Us: Invisalign → TMC Family Recipe Of The Week: Hairy Biker’s Very Good Chicken Balti